SFC (Ret) Milton Murray Brown

Milton Murray Brown, son of the late Roland A. Brown and Marie (Ferguson) Brown, was born January 21, 1931 in Wakefield, Rhode Island. He passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 in the Dixon Nursing and Rehab Center of Dixon, Missouri having attained the age of 91 years. Milton grew up in Wakefield and graduated from high school. Shortly after graduating, he entered the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement after 20+ years of faithful service. He had attained the rank of Sergeant First Class and earned the Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Purple Heart. While serving in Japan, Milton met the love of his life and was united in marriage to Kayoko “Kay” Suzuki on March 19, 1958 in Tokyo, Japan. They shared over 64 years of marriage together and were blessed with two children: Michael and Kathy. Milton enjoyed being outdoors, especially if he could go fishing. He was an avid Washington Redskin football fan and watched every game that he could to cheer them on. Most importantly, he loved his family and looked forward to every time that they could spend together, especially with the grandchildren. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Milton leaves to cherish his memory, his wife: Kay Brown of Waynesville, MO; two children: Michael Brown (Judy) of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI and Kathy Lenauer (Matthew) of Owensville, MO; five grandchildren: Kasey, Devin, Chloe, Jade, and Symone; great grandchildren: Kinley, Kylin, Kamdyn, Evie, and Tilly; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Milton was preceded in death by three brothers: Roland Jr. and David (who were both killed in action in Germany during WWII), and Benjamin; and one sister: Lily Ann. Even though he is gone from our sight, Milton’s love of country and family will live on in our hearts forever. Graveside services with military honors were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2023 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville with military honors being provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

SFC (Ret) Milton Murray Brown

January 21, 1931 - January 6, 2023